μετάδοσις

English (LSJ)

εως, ἡ,

   A giving a share, imparting, Hp.Jusj.; σίτων καὶ ποτῶν X.Cyr.8.2.2; μ. γίνεσθαι τῷ πλήθει τοῦ πολιτεύματος Arist.Pol.1321a26, etc.    2 exchange, Id.EN 1133a2; ποιεῖσθαι τὰς μ. Id.Pol.1257a24, cf. 1280b20.    3 distribution of benefits, Plu.Cleom.32 (pl.).    4 communication, Plot.5.1.12, Procl.Inst.56; esp. communication by word of mouth or in writing, τῆς προστάξεως A.D.Synt.260.16; notification, POxy.2134.42 (ii A.D.), 1276.19 (iii A. D.).    5 of disease, infection, Aret.SD2.13, CD2.13; μ. λοιμική Paul.Aeg.3.43.    II thesis given, subject for discussion, Plu.2.634a.